Time stands still on this small Cycladic island, with its turquoise waters, tranquil beaches and hushed villages. At just 35km2, Antiparos is a small gem with a big heart, loved by movie stars from around the world and the perfect choice for low-key, luxury living.
Antiparos is an island of stunning luminosity, with its white houses, cobbled streets and colourful gardens bathed in an astonishing, bright sunlight. With no airport, the only way on and off the island is via the small boats weaving between the island and its larger neighbour, Paros. The mesmerising beauty of Antiparos lies in its landscape. Mature olive groves are dotted with luscious fig trees, their sweet, ripe fruits bursting at the seams come August. The scent of rosemary, orange blossoms and and jasmine waft perennially across the island, whilst clusters of cheerful pink bougainvillea are perfectly offset on the whitewashed walls of every traditional house.
An array of picture-perfect beaches blanket the coastline, ranging from golden sands to smooth white rocks, but all providing warm, crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming. Windsurfers should head to Spot One Surf Club, who also offer SUP yoga, kayaking and paddle-boarding in the warm waters of Psaralyki Beach.
Chora, the main town, is filled with small boutiques, galleries, excellent restaurants and bustling cafes and bars, but always remains peaceful enough to not feel like a typical tourist destination. Such is the magnetism of Antiparos that Tom Hanks owns a summer house on the island, whilst Hollywood luminaries including Matthew McConaughey, Nia Vardalos and Whoopi Goldberg have been known to visit.
completed in 2024 in the saint george area of antiparos, calma sits above the coastline with open views across the aegean toward despotiko. the house follows the low horizontal lines of the surrounding landscape, combining white rendered volumes with exposed local stone and wide terraces that frame the sea from nearly every angle. positioned within walking distance of the water, the property balances privacy with an immediate connection to the coastline and the slower rhythm of the island.
arranged across a single level, the villa extends over 300 sqm (3,229 sq.ft.) on a 1,150 sqm (12,378 sq.ft.) plot. the architecture is deliberately restrained, with clean geometry, natural materials and carefully proportioned outdoor spaces designed to respond to the intensity of the cycladic light. stone walls continue from exterior to interior, softening the contemporary lines of the house and grounding it within the dry island terrain.
the principal living space is open and interconnected, with the kitchen, dining and sitting areas unfolding beneath high ceilings and skylights that draw natural light deep into the interior throughout the day. large openings on multiple sides create constant visual contact with the sea, while allowing the house to remain naturally ventilated during the summer months. pale flooring, warm timber details and neutral finishes give the interiors a calm and understated atmosphere, keeping the focus on the surrounding landscape and changing colours of the water beyond.
five en-suite bedrooms are positioned to maximise privacy and orientation toward the views. each room opens onto outdoor terraces or quiet seating areas, while the principal suite and independent guest suite include private plunge pools overlooking the coastline. the guest accommodation, with its separate entrance, allows visitors to remain connected to the house while maintaining complete independence.
the outdoor areas are organised around the main swimming pool and terraces facing west toward despotiko and the open sea. shaded dining areas, built-in seating and broad stone surfaces create multiple spaces for living outdoors throughout the day, from the sharp brightness of midday to the softer evening light across the bay. from the pool terrace, the coastline unfolds gradually toward the water, with small boats anchored offshore and low hills defining the horizon beyond.
calma combines contemporary island architecture with a measured simplicity that feels entirely connected to antiparos itself — quiet, open to the landscape, and shaped by light, sea air and the surrounding stone.
